A library registration must be completed prior to borrowing any items. In completing this the member agrees an undertaking to abide by the library rules.
Any person not eligible for membership but who may have good reason to use the library, at the discretion of the Library Management Team, may be permitted use of the library for reference purposes only. This is by application either personally or in writing to the Library Management Team.
Members must inform the Library immediately of any change in personal circumstances i.e. change of address, telephone etc.
Members may have on loan up to the number of items allowed for their category of membership, or extra items at the discretion of the Library Team.
All items must be returned or renewed on or before the return date. Items may normally be renewed up to a maximum of 12 times subject to no other user requiring them.
Charges will only apply if lost/damaged items (cost of replacement books) Items borrowed and not returned will be deemed lost and members will be invoiced through the Trust Finance Dept.
Individuals will be held responsible for items issued to them until those items are returned to the library.
The Library can accept no liability for items left unattended. Items found may be reclaimed from the library enquiry desk upon proof of ownership.
All users are required to conduct themselves in a quiet, courteous manner. Failure to do so may result in the user being asked to leave.
Privacy Notice
The library registration forms are held on computer and will be used by East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust to administer your library membership.
If and when applicable, this information may also be shared with the Trust’s Finance Department, other NHS libraries and Higher Education Institutions.
To comply with the provisions of the Data Protection Act 1998, holders of information held in this way must ascertain whether you have any objection to the information being thus recorded.
Your signature on the registration form will be taken as meaning that you agree to the information being held on computer, and that you agree to adhere to the Library’s rules and regulations.